BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Honoring African Americans in STEM Through Partnership
The Kansas African American Museum, in collaboration with Exploration Place, is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the contributions of a different honoree each week with an outdoor display.
Each week we will be projecting an image of an African American pioneer onto the side of our iconic island building, highlighting their contribution to the STEM community. We encourage you to visit the display and use it as a learning opportunity for your family to discuss the impact that each honoree had in their field.
On February 5th, 2026, we celebrated innovation, leadership, and the lasting contributions of African Americans in STEM at a special reception held at Exploration Place, in partnership with the Arts Council.
It was an inspiring event filled with powerful stories and meaningful connections.
We are grateful to our honorees for sharing their stories and to our community for showing up and filling the room with energy. A huge thanks to our wonderful partners, Exploration Place and The Arts Council, for making it all happen!
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2026 Featured Honorees
Harold
Miller
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
Charyl McAfee - Duncan
REGISTERED ARCHITECT, PRESIDENT AND PRINCIPAL OF MCAFEE3 ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
Dr. Donald Jackson
TUSKEGEE AIR CADET AND VETERINARIAN
Colonel George Boyd
KANSAS WING COMMANDER, CIVIL AIR PATROL
2026 Black History Month Events at TKAAM
We are so thankful for everyone who joined us in celebrating, learning, and honoring African American history and culture. Visit our event page to stay connected for more upcoming opportunities to engage.
